Community Connection
March 14, 2025
SPRING BREAK
March 17 - 21
Return to School - Monday, March 24
Jayhawk-Linn High School Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
JLHS Gym
Donors receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email PLUS a chance to win a $5,000 prize! There will be three lucky winners. Terms apply: rcblood.org/hope
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE to make an appointment to donate blood or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card required.
Don’t forget to save time by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to your appointment. More info: redcrossblood.org/RapidPass
Susan E. Faler, A+
Susan Faler, Blood Transfusion Recipient
American Red Cross Account Manager
Blood Services Region/Central Plains
1356 Road J., Emporia, KS 66801
316-641-0841
Facebook | facebook.com/RedCrossBlood
Twitter | redcrossblood.org/twitter-map
State Assessment Information
Dear Jayhawk-Linn Families,
As we approach state assessments, we want to emphasize the importance of these tests in measuring student growth and guiding our instructional practices. Your support in helping students do their best is greatly appreciated.
To ensure students are prepared and ready to succeed, we encourage the following:
✅ Be at school – Attendance is crucial. Please make every effort to have your child present on testing days.
✅ Get plenty of rest – A good night’s sleep helps with focus and performance.
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast – A nutritious start to the day fuels the brain for success.
✅ Encourage a positive mindset – Remind your child to do their best and stay confident.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
POISONOUS, VENOMOUS, HAZARDOUS ORGANISMS, IN EASTERN KANSAS
This free class will be March 26, at the Pleasanton Community Center from 6:30 – 8:00
Please share this information with teachers, parents, and students.
Contact our office for more information.
Thanks,
Linda Simons
Emergency Planner
Linn County Emergency Management
1357 Magnolia Street
Pleasanton, KS 66075
Upcoming Senior Dates
Senior Trip - May 2 -4
Senior Walk at JES - May 2 - 8:30 a.m.
Graduation Practice - May 2 - Immediately following JES Senior Walk
Last Day for Seniors - May 5
Balloon Ceremony - May 1 @ 10:00 a.m.
Baccalaureate - May 7 @ 6:00 p.m.
Senior Awards - May 7 - Immediately following Baccalaureate
8th Grade Promotion
6:00 p.m.
May 12 - Last day for 8th grade
All Jayhawk
All Jayhawk applications will go out next week. Requirements as printed in the course guide.
3.5 GPA each semester
6 absences (42 classroom absences) or less all year
No ISS or OSS
No more than one office referral
Involved in two or more Jayhawk Activities/Organizations
4 tardies or less (all year)
Cultivating Kindness
Adryn Randall
7th Grade
Bertha Becerra
11th Grade
REALITY U
RESCHEDULED for APRIL 24, 2025
We are excited to announce that Reality U is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to make this event a success. Reality U is a financial literacy program for middle and high school students that helps them understand the challenges of adulthood. The program uses a 75-minute simulation to teach students how their current choices can impact their future.If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Stephanie Nichols at snichols@usd346.org or 913-795-2247.
Counselor Corner
Weekly Counseling Updates
Weekly Updates:
Link to Weekly Emails to Parents
Click here for helpful links for seniors
March 6th FSCC will be hosting an open house for high school juniors and seniors. The open house will showcase all of FSCC CTE programs, the event will run from 5:30 pm-730 pm.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zhI5KsdgcEKg7FfT_EOCbOpbXwwCVs69/view?usp=sharing
Career Fair in Fort Scott – April 2
JLHS will provide transportation for students attending the Career Fair in Fort Scott on April 2. We will depart from JLHS at approximately 9:30 AM and return by 11:30 AM.
Students interested in attending should email me or stop by my office to sign up.
List of Scholarships everyone should apply for:
Miller Scholarship $1,000 per year renewable up to 4 years
Jayhawk-Linn Booster Club
Mound City Alumni (must have attended JL elementary to be eligible)
Helpful Links
FAFSA help zoom meeting 3-13-25 5pm-730pm
https://www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php
FAFSA
Scholarship Page
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SCuLMVecwN20-jRfChhlUUgXKLTDMFQbLOxpqC8j2-A/edit?usp=sharing
ACT
Thank you,
Brett Kramer
Jayhawk-Linn 7-12 Counselor
Head Wrestling Coach
Upcoming Dates
March 17 - 21 - Spring Break
March 22 - Makeup Jamboree @ Labette County/Humbolt if needed Baseball/Softball
March 25 - Spring Blood Drive
March 25 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Prairie View
March 26 - FFA - Ag Sales
March 26 - FFA - Speech
March 27 - JLHS Play @ 7:00
March 28 - HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Osawatomie
March 29 - JLHS Play
March 31- HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Central Heights
April 1 - HS Track @ Uniontown
April 2 - FFA District Banquet
April 2 - FFA Envirothon
April 3 - FFA - ACCC Aggie Days
April 3 - HS Track @ Lyndon Spring Relays
April 3 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Uniontown
April 4- PSU Gorilla Relays
April 4 - SPring Pictures JH/HS
April 5 - Jayhawk-Linn Prom
April 7 - JH Track @ Pleasanton
April 8 - Juniors take ACT
April 9 - FFA - Envirothon
April 9 - FFA - Topeka Horse Judging Invitational
April 9 - Jayhawk-Linn Wrestling Banquet
April 10 - HS JV Golf @ Uniontown
April 10 - FFA Plant Sale - After School
April 11 - FFA Miami County Aggie Days
April 12 - FFA Plant Sale - Times to be Determined
April 14 - JH Golf @ Pittsburg (Four Oaks)
April 14 - HS Baseball/Softball @ SE Cherokee
April 15 - HS Track @ Plesanton
April 16 - FFA Food Science
April 16 - FFA Livestock Judging
April 16 - FFA Nursery & Landscape
April 16 - JH Gold @ Coffeyville
April 16 - JLHS - NHS Induction
April 17 - JH Track Home Invitational
April 17 - HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Crest
April 18 - No School - Good Friday
April 21 - No School